Steve Kessler

Style: Funk. This tune utilizes a variety of rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. Although loaded with great learning material, this piece is simply fun to play and will leave bands...

Here's a suave, beautiful and extremely playable bossa nova designed to feature your alto sax soloist and second trumpet. A memorable melody is supported by sophisticated, yet accessible harmonic moti...

Here's a happy bossa for your band to work on. Your lead trombone gets the opportunity to play a sweet melody and later take a solo over some fun chord changes. This tune has a relaxed, Latin feel! Th...

This light, fun, happy original bossa will make a great addition to your library. The tune has plenty unison, ensemble and some nice counterpoint to make it interesting. It includes an open solo secti...

This tasty, high energy, up-tempo Latin/rock chart has a super groove that kids love, with an open solo section, comfortable ranges and well written rhythm section parts. A fun piece for young student...

Here's a swing chart that features every section in your band. It has great rhythmic energy, is fun to play and showcases your choice of soloists. The rousing Basie-like finish guarantees an enthusias...

This lighthearted rag is perfect for lighter chamber music programming or as a spirited encore. Ranges and rhythms are accessible to younger players, and adequate rests for each player are offered thr...

This Latin tune is fun to play and works and works well as an opener or closer. This tune highlights the interplay between the first trombone and first tenor saxophone.Though the piece generates a lot...

This lush, warm yet haunting ballad puts the spotlight squarely on your trombone player, while allowing the ensemble to relax a bit with the moderate range demands in their parts. A beautiful ballad f...

Looking to introduce the samba feel to your jazzband? This chart features a fun duo between the trombone and trumpet. The eigth note syncopation in the samba reinforces important rhythmic concepts mak...